Rabbits in Washington in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,854 of the 11,575 sightings logged across the year (16%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Washington
16%
of yearly sightings
1,854
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
11,575
verified records a year
March 4.9%, April 16%, May 22.3%. Busiest month is May at 22.3%.
11,575 verified observations of rabbits in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
2,576 records (22.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 206 | 1.8% |
| February | 236 | 2% |
| March | 565 | 4.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,854 | 16% |
| Maypeak | 2,576 | 22.3% |
| Junepeak | 2,094 | 18.1% |
| July | 1,588 | 13.7% |
| August | 964 | 8.3% |
| September | 609 | 5.3% |
| October | 484 | 4.2% |
| November | 206 | 1.8% |
| December | 193 | 1.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 8,797 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 801 |
| European Rabbit | 450 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 212 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 44 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 16 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 5 |
In Washington, April carries 16% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 7.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (4.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (22.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Washington are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail8,797 records
- Snowshoe Hare801 records
- European Rabbit450 records
- Mountain Cottontail212 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit44 records
- Pygmy Rabbit16 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Washington in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,854 of the 11,575 verified rabbits sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 16% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Washington?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 11,575 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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